Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $49.61 | 3.165% | $51.1802 | $51.18 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
Purchase #2 | $206.27 | 3.310% | $213.0975 | $213.10 | $213.10 | $213.10 |
Purchase #3 | $159.35 | 10.416% | $175.9479 | $175.95 | $175.95 | $175.90 |
Purchase #4 | $66.60 | 6.871% | $71.1761 | $71.18 | $71.20 | $71.20 |
Purchase #5 | $55.71 | 12.161% | $62.4849 | $62.48 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
Purchase #6 | $239.36 | 8.105% | $258.7601 | $258.76 | $258.75 | $258.80 |
Purchase #7 | $225.71 | 11.814% | $252.3754 | $252.38 | $252.40 | $252.40 |
7 purchase totals = | $1,002.61 | $1,085.0221 | $1,085.03 | $1,085.10 | $1,085.10 |